Men in Black is one of those rare franchises that was taken over by a medium that it did not originate in. It started out with just a few comic issues, many of which are nearly impossible to find today, but the films essentially took over and made the franchise its own. This is the Men in Black timeline.
What’s on the Men in Black Timeline?
The Men in Black timeline does not have a single dominant chronology outside of the films. It is therefore difficult to develop a chronological list. The comics, though important, only ran for a brief time and the films are more widely known. However, given the popularity of the franchise, it’s likely that we could see the film universe develop into something more substantial.
For now, the films are the only pieces of media that remain consistent with each other on this timeline, however the comics and the animated series are included anyway, in the best chronological locations, despite being their own chronology.
Where to Start?
The best place to start is with the films, specifically with the first one. The comics are very hard to find these days (it’s amazing that the popularity of the films has not resulted in some reprints), and the TV series is similarly difficult to find. Neither the comics nor the series are in continuity with the films, so it’s okay to ignore them. However, if you’re a big fan of the franchise, it might be worth tracking them down.
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I don’t think the cartoon is even canon. It differs to the events of MIB II.